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Allerton Music Barn Festival 2010: Evening Serenade
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Allerton Music Barn Festival 2010: Evening Serenade
ROBERT RUMBELOW, CONDUCTOR
JONATHAN KEEBLE, FLUTE; J. DAVID HARRIS, CLARINET; JOHN DEE, OBOE; TIM MCGOVERN, BASSOON; BERNHARD SCULLY, HORN; THOMAS JOSTLEIN, HORN; AND MICHAEL CAMERON, DOUBLE BASS

Monday, September 6, 2010, at 8:30pm | Allerton Music Barn, Monticello

Allerton Music Barn Festival | Despite two centuries of separation, Mozart's "Grand Partita" and Richard Strauss' Symphony for Wind Instruments—the two pieces offered in this final performance of the 2010 series—offer listeners a chance to hear the earlier composer's influence on Strauss' work. Using almost the same instrumentation, including basset horns, both pieces depict the wistful yet carefree nature of salon music.

Mozart's "Grand Partita" was composed between 1781 and 1782. It contains some of his most well known melodies, including its exquisite Adagio, which was made famous in the film Amadeus.

One of the most lyrical works among those composed at the end of Strauss’ life, Symphony for Wind Instruments comes full circle and bears the dedication, "to the spirit of the immortal Mozart at the end of a life full of thankfulness."

Take Allerton Road south of Allerton Park to get to the festival. Get directions to the Allerton Music Barn.

Please note: The Allerton Music Barn is not accessible from the mansion/formal garden area. GPS and web directions based on the Old Timber Road address are typically not helpful.

Light gourmet fare and beverage service will be available for purchase one hour before each performance and during each intermission.